Protein Intake Analysis

Analytical Essay # 117304

Medical and Health > Nutrition and Exercise

This paper examines the author's protein intake and analyzes the effects of exceeding the recommended requirement.

1,190 words () | 3 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper first asserts that the author's protein intake is above the recommended amount. The paper breaks down the foods in the author's diet and discusses how each one compliments the other to contribute to the overall protein intake. The paper discusses that the effects of excessive protein intake are nowhere near as detrimental as not receiving enough protein however the excess can lead to calcium deficiency in the bones. The paper lastly discusses ways in which one can decrease protein consumption if the protein intake is excessive.

From the Paper:

"Of the entire recommended protein intake achieved my number was 61. This number was far above the recommended 46 number range. The number surprised me because I had not realized how much protein I was taking in, not only with meat, but with the other foods which added to my protein intake. This added number was more than I expected since my diet doesn't entail a lot of beef, ham, or pork. I am a lover of seafood and I did not realize how much protein there is in a serving of fish for instance, or even that what vegetables I do eat, also had a small (2%) contribution to my protein. Since my protein intake is above the number where it is supposed to be a simple re-measuring of small doses of protein will suffice for a lower number if that is what needs to be achieved."

Sample of Sources Used:

Chek Med System. (2006). Low Fiber; Low Residue Diet. (Online). Available;http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs02.htm.
Harvard School of Public Health. (2006). Protein; Moving Closer to Center Stage.(Online). Available: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/protein.html.
HealthCastle. (2006). High Fiber Foods for a High Fiber Diet. (Online). Available:http://www.healthcastle.com/high-fiber-foods.shtml